• shalafi@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I got one of those Purple Pillows. Felt like an ass spending $100 on a pillow, but I was flush and my neck hurt.

    It’s great on the bottom and seems like it’ll last the rest of my life. Doesn’t crush or absorb smells, water hose will clean it off.

    OTOH, it’s too low for a single pillow, but I still dig it.

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      4 months ago

      I’m fascinated as to why “not absorbing smells” and the ability to be hosed down were major selling points to you.

      • shalafi@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        LOL, ya got me.

        Seriously, washing pillows often jacks them up into scrunched up balls. Also, ever smelled a pillow after it gets old? Not much you can do to renew it. A rubber pillow isn’t going to have issues like cloth. Just change the pillow case regularly.

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    4 months ago

    As a combination back- and side-sleeper, I’ve been considering trying to strap foam blocks to the side of my head so I can always get the right amount of support regardless of position.

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      4 months ago

      Exactly what I’m looking for! I’ld like back sleeping but with a slightly tilted, side supported head. Lean head all the way = neck pain. Head straight = can’t fall asleep. I’ve tried stuff with backsleeping+ side support for leaning the head, but the extra pillow on the head side isn’t strong enough (doesn’t last) and it all gets too hot around the head.

      • brbposting@sh.itjust.works
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        4 months ago

        You wouldn’t

        a pillow


        purafly

        The extraordinary pillow

        The innovative butterfly shape of the purafly, with a dip and hole, provides excellent support for the head and neck.
        Additionally, the pillow is wedge-shaped and has two different heights. Side and especially back sleepers find the rest they need.

        What’s that hole for 😏 (nose?)

  • Fushuan [he/him]@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    Idk man, I just have a good pillow that’s big AF so that when I’m sideways it fits well and when I look up it compresses.

    If you need more space maybe buy a bigger or a sturdier one (so you compress it less)

  • dingus@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I don’t get how people use so many pillows. I like a single, somewhat flat pillow. Anything too fluffy or more than one pillow is just way too tall and would make my neck bend. Do you multi-pillow people sleep partially sitting up or something? I sleep on my side or stomach.

    • suchwin@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      You sleep on your side and stomach and use the same amount of pillow for both?? Stomach definitely needs the least amount of cushion, except for people who use no pillow I guess. And side sleeping has an entire shoulder’s width of support to make up for. Totally different positions, you need an arsenal of pillows to really dial in the ergonomics.

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      4 months ago

      I sleep on my side and a thin pillow would make my head bend down. I need a thick pillow for my neck to be straight. Shredded memory foam gang whazzup

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        4 months ago

        Can’t speak to the Birch comforter’s quality, but recently I got my first set of really nice sheets too. If you’re patient, you can find some Frette sheets for surprisingly cheap on one of their sales.

    • Psythik@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Birch, I ain’t paying over $100 for a freaking pillow. There’s gotta be a more affordable way.

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        4 months ago

        I had to save up for it, but I’ve always slept poorly and wanted to go all in on the new bedding. Maybe I’m crazy, but I think it was worth the money.

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          Oh no I was afraid you would suggest that. I have that pillow and it’s awful. It has the exact issue that this meme is about.

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        4 months ago

        100 seems like a lot for just a pillow. However, you use it every night and it helps you waking up without back or neck pain. So, investing 100 dollars into something you use 1/3 of every day seems like it’s basically nothing. My pillow costed almost 200 euros, my matrass was 1800. I’ve had it for 10 years, so it costed me 2000/3650= ~0.548 per night, 7 to 8 hours per day. Almost 55 cents for proper back and neck support, so I don’t wake up stiff and sour. The longer I use it, the cheaper it becomes, but I think in a year or two I’ll buy a new set so I’ll be sleeping like a princess for another 10 to 12 years.

        Plot twist: learning to sleep without a pillow is even better for your back and neck. So, there’s your cheap option.

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    4 months ago

    Reading the comments is making me feel like a psychopath. I guess I’m the only one who occasionally uses no pillows because one can be too much for me

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      4 months ago

      But you must rest your head somehow if you lie on your side? Or are your shoulders 1cm broad?

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      4 months ago

      Yeah you’re definitely a psychopath. My neck would be absolutely killing me without a pillow.

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      4 months ago

      Are you a back sleeper or someone who sleeps on their arm? If I get in my side sleeping position without a pillow my ear isn’t even touching the ground.

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      4 months ago

      I think I sleep more often with a pillow on top of my head or hip than actually using the pillow as intended. If you need head/neck support, the comforter is better suited for the job as you can fold it to the right shape.